Tag: bacteria

Clorox Recalls Several Pine-Sol Cleaning Products Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria

Clorox is recalling several Pine-Sol cleaning products, citing a risk of exposure to bacteria with the products. Pine-Sol, owned by Clorox, noted on its website: “Original Pine-Sol (Pine scent) is not included in this recall and you may continue to safely use it as intended.” This is the only of its products registered as a…


Florida Sees Spike in Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections After Hurricane Ian

Florida has experienced a rise in the number of cases of deadly flesh-eating bacteria following Hurricane Ian and chronic flooding, officials have said. According to the Florida Department of Health, there have been 65 cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection and 11 deaths in the state this year as of Oct. 19. Throughout the entirety of 2021, there…


The Vacuum Flask Needs to Be Cleaned Regularly to Prevent Bacteria From Growing Into Biofilm

Many people use vacuum flasks to enjoy either cold drinks in summer or hot drinks in winter. It is a good practice to replenish water often but one should remember to wash the vacuum flask thoroughly and regularly, for the bacteria will accumulate. Taiwanese Family Practitioner, Chen Chung Hsien, reminds us of washing our vacuum…


COVID-19 Pandemic Has Brought a Life-Threatening Infection Spike in Hospitals, Raising Serious Concerns

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a life-threatening infection of a superbug spiked in hospitals, raising a big concern. MRSA, which stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is one of the well known superbugs, which are bacterias that are resistant to most antibiotics. Since 2010, laboratory-identified cases of MRSA infection have been significantly decreasing. However, as the COVID-19…


Yes, You Can Reheat Food More Than Once. Here’s Why

Preparing meals in bulk and reheating is a great way to save time in the kitchen and can also help to reduce food waste. You might have heard the myth that you can only reheat food once before it becomes unsafe to eat. The origins of food myths are often obscure but some become embedded…


Newly Discovered Giant Bacteria Challenges Previous Biological Understanding

Researchers have found a new bacteria species that is millimeters long and visible to the eye, challenging a previous understanding that one needs a microscope to see a bacterium. “It’s 5,000 times bigger than most bacteria. To put it into context, it would be like a human encountering another human as tall as Mount Everest,”…


Study Finds That Immunity Is Related to Gut Health and Diet

Researchers from the University of Sydney have said that the results of a pre-clinical study conducted by the university have enhanced understanding of diet’s effect on immunity and gut health. The Sydney University study found that high-protein diets can trigger an immune response by altering the composition and activity of the gut microbiota—a collection of microorganisms…


CDC Investigating Fast-Moving E. Coli Outbreak

Federal authorities said they are investigating an E. coli outbreak in Michigan and Ohio that has left approximately 30 people sickened. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said 29 people have become ill due to the E. coli outbreak since late July. Nine of those individuals have been hospitalized. No deaths have been…


Marvels of Mucus and Phlegm

Mucus has several names. Snot, the sticky goo that pours from your nose during a cold. Or phlegm, the gunk that can clog your lungs and make you cough. You probably aren’t a fan of the stuff. But mucus is so much more than a runny nose. Your body is making mucus all the time….


Stop the Spread of Superbugs

For nearly a century, bacteria-fighting drugs known as antibiotics have helped to control and destroy many of the harmful bacteria that can make us sick. But in recent decades, antibiotics have been losing their punch against some types of bacteria. In fact, certain bacteria are now unbeatable with today’s medicines. Sadly, the way we’ve been…